The final battle on the streets of Long Beach saw A.J. Foyt Racing back in the winner circle. The celebration will last for a bit of time as Sato became the first Japanese driver to capture an IndyCar race.

National Guard Panther team hampered by electrical gremlin in second practice; JR Hildebrand finishes 23rd on the streets of St. Pete. However, the Panther DRR driver Oriol Servia posted the fourth-quickest time.